Jeff McInerney (born June 22, 1960) is an American professional football coach and former player who is the current defensive quality control and special teams coordinator for the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL). He served as head football coach at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) from 2006 to 2013, compiling a record of 48–41.

Jeff McInerney
Current position
TitleDefensive quality control and Special teams coordinator
TeamNew Jersey Generals
ConferenceUSFL
Biographical details
Born (1960-06-22) June 22, 1960 (age 64)
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Playing career
1978–1980Slippery Rock
Position(s)Linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1981–1982Slippery Rock (GA)
1983–1987Troy State (LB)
1988Southern Illinois (LB)
1989UTEP (LB/RC)
1990–1991Georgia Southern (co-DC / LB)
1992–1993Rice (DE)
1994–1995Duke (DC/DE/LB)
1996–1997USC (DL)
1998Oregon State (DE)
1999–2000UNLV (DC)
2000–2003Tulsa (AHC/LB/ST)
2004–2005Rhode Island (DC)
2006–2013Central Connecticut State / Central Connecticut
2014-2015Henderson State (co-DC / DL / ST)
2016–2018Indiana (QC)
2019San Antonio Commanders (DL/ST)
2020New York Guardians (ST/DQC)
2022–presentNew Jersey Generals (DQC/ST)
Head coaching record
Overall48–41
Bowls0–1
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2 NEC (2009–2010)

Coaching career

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McInerney is an alumnus of Slippery Rock University. He began his coaching career at his alma mater as an undergraduate in 1981, followed by one season as a graduate assistant coach in 1982. McInerney subsequently served as an assistant coach at Troy University, Georgia Southern University, the University of Tulsa, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Oregon State University, Duke University, the University of Southern California and the University of Rhode Island.

In January 2006, McInerney was named the head coach at Central Connecticut State University located in New Britain, Connecticut, becoming the 12th football coach at the school. He held that position for eight seasons, until his resignation in November 2013. His coaching record at Central Connecticut was 48–41 (.539).[1] He resigned his position at the end of the season, citing a desire to move on to another opportunity, adding "There are things, at 53, that I want to do".[2]

In 2014, McInerney became the defensive line and special teams coach for Henderson State. In 2015 he served as the co-Defensive Coordinator. In 2016, McInerney became a Quality Control assistant for the Indiana Hoosiers.

In 2018, McInerney was named as the defensive line and special teams coach for the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football.[3]

McInerney joined the New York Guardians of the XFL in 2019.[4]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Central Connecticut State / Central Connecticut Blue Devils (Northeast Conference) (2006–2013)
2006 Central Connecticut State 8–3 4–3 5th
2007 Central Connecticut State 6–5 4–2 2nd
2008 Central Connecticut State 7–4 4–3 T–3rd
2009 Central Connecticut State 9–3 7–1 1st L Gridiron Classic
2010 Central Connecticut State 8–3 7–1 T–1st
2011 Central Connecticut 4–7 3–5 T–6th
2012 Central Connecticut 2–8 2–5 8th
2013 Central Connecticut 4–8 2–4 T–6th
Central Connecticut: 48–41
Total: 48–41

References

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  1. ^ Central Connecticut State University coaching records Archived April 23, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Anthomy, Mike (November 25, 2013). "Central Football Coach Jeff McInerney Steps Down". Courant.com. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  3. ^ "San Antonio Commanders Add to Coaching Staff". Alliance of American Football. December 11, 2018. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  4. ^ "The New York Guardians are #OnDuty in February 2020". XFL. September 20, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
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